Stream: Cuco, ‘First of the Year’
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Jan. 1 is just another day in the grand scheme of things, but don’t tell that to Cuco, who goes for the “euphoric vibe” on his new single “First of the Year” and gets it.
Ears Wide Open: Heady Daze
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Heady Daze, the new project of Jared Southard and Chris Swimley, debut with the driving rocker, “Call of the Wild.” For fans of: BRMC.
Stream: Ward, ‘Been Bad’
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L.A. quartet Ward, who released an EP and a slew of collaborations during the pandemic, return with “Been Bad,” a song about swimming against the currents of temptation.
Stream: Butch Bastard, ‘I Think It’s Gonna Rain’
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On the new Butch Bastard single, “I Think It’s Gonna Rain,” songwriter Ian Murray sounds like he’s been lurking in Class of 1974 chatrooms, taking notes. His sophomore album, “Elegy For the Baby Boomer,” will be out next spring.
Stream: New singles from Liily, Jules Duke and Cary Brothers
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Singles roundup: Check out new songs from Liily (playing an L.A. show next week), Jules Duke (playing an L.A. show tonight) and Cary Brothers.
Stream: Ladytron, ‘City of Angels,’ ‘Misery Remember Me’ and ‘Faces’
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Ladytron’s seventh album, “Time’s Arrow,” arrives in January. Nobody does icy cool better.
Stream: Iggy Pop, ‘Strung Out Johnny’ and ‘Frenzy’
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Iggy Pop has scheduled two Los Angeles dates in April in support of his new album, “Every Loser,” which comes out in January. Tickets go on sale Friday for the shows. Sample the first two singles, “Strung Out Johnny” and “Frenzy.”
Ears Wide Open: Geia
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Geia, the solo project of L.A. native Geia Wilkinson, taps into the visceral energy of grunge on her debut single, the heavy, melodic rocker, “All Girls to the Front.” Her powerful sense of self shines.
Stream: Singles from Osnova, Beach Bums and Indiana Bradley
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Mighty interesting Sunday listening: Here’s a singles roundup featuring Osnova, Beach Bums and Indiana Bradley. Dig in.
Ears Wide Open: Aundrey Guillaume
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On the heels of releasing his “Energy” EP in May, emerging Inland Empire rapper Aundrey Guillaume — now signed to new label Drink Sum Wtr — teams up with Grammy-winning Anthony Kilhoffer on the explosive new track, “Dungeon.” Guillaume performs at It’s a School Night on Dec. 19.
